FINALLY!
by blurr1974 on Oct 27, 2009 5:00 AM EDT
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This says it all...(via a323.yahoofs.com)
The recaps:
- Steve gets us started.
- TSM
- Straight Outta SoCal
- Puck Daddy
- Leafs247
- Kavel Pubina
- The Hockey News
- The Star/Dam-O-Spin.
- The Sun
- The OC Register (for a view from the opposition)
- Working Class Howard (via the National Post)
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1 Thank God, or Allah, or the FSM, or whatever. That streak was not a fun way to start the season.
2 Totally called it.
3 Now, so long as the other team can be convinced to take a dozen penalties in a brutally officiated game, we should be in the running for a win. That “slashing” penalty buddy got for stick checking Stempy – to put. The Ducks down two men to boot – was awful. The NHL is lucky Ducks fans don’t go to the games in October or there might’ve been a riot instead of six thousand amused Leafs fans.
jrwendelman
The Artist Formerly Known as "Junior", who blogs at heroesinrehab.ca/blog
"But if someone so eager to engage into fist talk, we can always meet after season end in Minsk." (Mikhail Grabovski and a well-meaning but not particularly skillful translator)
by jrwendelman on Oct 27, 2009 8:02 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Also, Hagman is awesome.
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"But if someone so eager to engage into fist talk, we can always meet after season end in Minsk." (Mikhail Grabovski and a well-meaning but not particularly skillful translator)
by jrwendelman on Oct 27, 2009 8:03 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
agreed, Hagman is Mister Awesome
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by blindfolded tank driver on Oct 27, 2009 8:44 AM EDT up reply actions
i swear I’ve heard someone else say that around here before…
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by blurr1974 on Oct 27, 2009 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions
you think?
I’m pretty sure there was never one guy who loved Hagman more than the rest of us…
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by Karina on Oct 27, 2009 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions
no
i’m certain you’re wrong.
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by blurr1974 on Oct 27, 2009 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions
hmmm
could but, but I just can’t quite put my finger on who it would have been….
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by Karina on Oct 27, 2009 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions
I too have professed my deep love for Hags in the past.
He is just all full of awesome
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by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Oct 27, 2009 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Caught in his own reflection, blurr sadly starved to death twelve days later….
Harder, better, faster, stronger because our work is never over.
it was a handsome death…
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by blurr1974 on Oct 27, 2009 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions
i may have thrown my hat onto the living room floor last night…
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by blurr1974 on Oct 27, 2009 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions
i knew
all it would take would be for a team to play bad enough to lose to us to get it done.
The team was good and had some swagger, but i think it’s pretty clear Anaheim really beat itself.
Despite my owning Hiller in a pool, I will gladly see him get lit up for the greater good.
Anaheim beat themselves because they took a ton of penalties right?
Anaheim took a bunch of penalties because they were pissed off at the Leafs buzzing around, especially after playing keep away with the puck when they killed down that penalty. They may have beat themselves but it was the Leafs that put them in that position.
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easy tiger
i agree. the Leafs played well. I’m just saying I dont think Wilson can pencil in “CAPITALIZE ON 3 5-ON-3s” into his Keys to Victory list every week.
They’ve played similarly well in previous games (well, maybe not Hagman, buddy was just deadly) but for once, they buried their nice chances, got some luck and most importantly, got a goalie who bailed them out a few times.
As we all predicted, it made the difference
Didn’t mean to come across as defensive there. Just meant that I think it is a cope out to say the Ducks lost it for themselves. Had the Leafs not put the pressure on the Ducks wouldn’t have been as frustrated and wouldn’t of taken the insane amount of penalties that they did.
And no kidding about the saves. The team looked completely different with Monster in nets.
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(well, maybe not Hagman, buddy was just deadly)
Actually, he was pretty beauty in the Vancouver game. Scored almost a carbon copy of his 1st goal vs. the Ducks in that game.
Guy’s got a hell of a shot when he uses it.
by FiftyMissionCap on Oct 27, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Victory in Early Morning smells like Vault! Wooooo! Hagman rules!
The game, while imperfect and with still areas of improvement, proved that the Leafs don’t need to be prefect to win if they just outwork a team! Great hustle last night!
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by blindfolded tank driver on Oct 27, 2009 8:51 AM EDT reply actions
I also hope Toskala never dresses for the Leafs again
Too harsh?
Whatevers.
by PLAYOFFS!!!1 on Oct 27, 2009 8:57 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
i couldnt sleep last night, i was wayy too excited
There is no "I" in team, but there is an "M" and an "E"
by Matt_Roberts on Oct 27, 2009 8:59 AM EDT up reply actions
- PP in the League! WOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Worst PK, as the trade off though!
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by blindfolded tank driver on Oct 27, 2009 9:03 AM EDT reply actions
well that was supposed to number 2 PP
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by blindfolded tank driver on Oct 27, 2009 9:03 AM EDT up reply actions
most of comments on all the game reviews say that the only reason the leafs won is because of the refs…… wow, just wow.
There is no "I" in team, but there is an "M" and an "E"
Had to have seen that coming though right?
I mean most of the commentators probably didn’t even stay up to watch the game they just see the box score and the amount of penalties that the Ducks took and just assume the refs had it out for them in the game.
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They can point out the Leafs won game 9 because of the refs
but then fail to mention that the Leafs lost the previous 8 games because of the refs too?
;-)
by PLAYOFFS!!!1 on Oct 27, 2009 9:17 AM EDT up reply actions
Really could care less what these people think.
The Leafs won, they’ve played their 2 best games of the season on this road trip, and I’m really looking forward to Dallas on Wednesday.
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Full value for the win
…but there are still signs that should cause concern and this team can’t expend all its energy patting itself on the back. Play was very sloppy in the latter half of the 3rd (I know, I know, they thought they were home and cooled). Monster was out of position, looked a bit tired or frazzled or something and got lucky on more than a couple Anaheim forays.
The bottom line is that in a game where the opposition was shorthanded something like a nine or ten times, three times by two men – and in which we were shorthanded only twice – this wasn’t a curbstomping by any means.
Credit to our guys for keeping their cool sufficiently to avoid being penalized, for sure. And credit to them for drawing on the energy that the Monster provided them with a couple of great saves, keeping their feet moving and – FINALLY – capitalizing on their chances.
The referees didn’t hand the Leafs that victory, but they were atrocious. Wisniewski’s slashing penalty was a joke.
Now let’s see if their good work habits carry over into Dallas.
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"But if someone so eager to engage into fist talk, we can always meet after season end in Minsk." (Mikhail Grabovski and a well-meaning but not particularly skillful translator)
Pffffffft we can’t hear you we’re patting ourselves on the back.
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Yeah, I agree that Wiz’s slash was a bad call, but the call was made on the intent. Have a look at the replay, and he’s clearly swinging a two-hander from behind his ears. Not that he didn’t hit the puck, I’m just saying it looked worse than it was and I think that’s what drew the call. If it was one-handed, or MUCH less of a wind-up, it doesn’t get called.
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by Sergei Puckizin on Oct 27, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, without the windup that wasnt going to be called, but still, not a penalty
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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 27, 2009 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
This road trip is great for them to get away from Leafs Nation pressure and build their confidence.
Habs should wear their brown pants on Sat.
by Farfetched on Oct 27, 2009 9:34 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I absolutely love that joke.
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I DECLARE TODAY: AWESOME DAY
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Wooo! Awesome Day!!
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by blindfolded tank driver on Oct 27, 2009 9:45 AM EDT up reply actions
This feels great
The Leafs finally won and I’m hung over. I love it! GO LEAFS GO!
by Rock Outta SoCal on Oct 27, 2009 9:39 AM EDT reply actions
My stitches come out next week!
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by PLAYOFFS!!!1 on Oct 27, 2009 9:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Now what?
It will be interesting to see what kind of team the Leafs really are now that they have some confidence.
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Come on wrecking crew. Two good weeks of play will have people on the Leafs bandwagon so fast our heads will spin.
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I’ve placed tacks on all of the empty seats. I’ll show those bandwagon morons.
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NO DRINKING ON THE BANDWAGON
Just kidding drinking is mandatory.
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It’s really remarkable what a single win has done to my mood
Baby goes crazy for a sharp dressed man
ditto
I am less tired this morning than I’ve been in weeks.
Also less stabby.
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by Karina on Oct 27, 2009 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions
Bah the PPP Princesses have special reserved seating. I knew not to put the tacks there. Geez, you think Im some sorta rookie?
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by blurr1974 on Oct 27, 2009 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions
acn we change the site header now....?
“The Home of Challenge Pissing” has a nice ring to it…
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by blurr1974 on Oct 27, 2009 10:19 AM EDT reply actions
err
“can we”
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by blurr1974 on Oct 27, 2009 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions
We tried this ages ago
PPP said no.
Harder, better, faster, stronger because our work is never over.
:/
PPP ain’t here…
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by blurr1974 on Oct 27, 2009 10:37 AM EDT up reply actions
Is there an easy way to embed a video as a fanshot? Or at least preview it before I post it
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by blindfolded tank driver on Oct 27, 2009 10:24 AM EDT reply actions
I posted it…check it out…
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by blindfolded tank driver on Oct 27, 2009 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions
never mind, figured it out…enjoy!
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by blindfolded tank driver on Oct 27, 2009 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions
i see nothing...
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by blurr1974 on Oct 27, 2009 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions
it takes a second to load, but it comes up for me…
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by blindfolded tank driver on Oct 27, 2009 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions
close it out, clear your cache, and have another look.
it could be my work firewall, but I still see nothing..
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by blurr1974 on Oct 27, 2009 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions
I put the link in the comments, try that one
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by blindfolded tank driver on Oct 27, 2009 10:37 AM EDT up reply actions
EPIC
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by blurr1974 on Oct 27, 2009 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions
The one thing I am most proud of about this win… team unity. If anyone even looked at Jonas the wrong was, they were getting pounced on. It almost seemed like they had no problem with teams touching Vesa
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Obviously not, there wouldn’t be as much chance of him getting hurt if they protected the Vesa. I’m assuming the Monster is really popular in the dressing room.
He gives them a bit of a leash to actually play some hockey instead of worrying about doing his job for him. Of course he’s popular.
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by puckurgently on Oct 27, 2009 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions
Well yeah but I mean if you have a great goalie who is kind of a jerk or not very social or whatever, you protect him; if he’s your friend, you REALLY protect him. ’
At least that’s how it was for me when I used to kind of bounce between two different teams from year to year, one of who’s goalie was and still is one of my best friends. If someone touches him you destroy them. I’m assuming NHL players feel the same way.
Wait, are you saying they had no problem with teams running Vesa?
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pure conjecture
but could it be that, as has been said here before, the “faith” Wilson and Burke were showing in Toskala was actually rope to hang himself with?
could they have continued to throw him out there in an attempt to undermine him on the team, and gather support within the room for their rookie goalie?
/takes off tinfoil hat
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by blurr1974 on Oct 27, 2009 10:47 AM EDT up reply actions
I think that hat is cutting of circulation to your brain buddy
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me too
but I think Gustavsson could be key to our team going forward, and not just for his skills in net. He’s level headed but also fair, said he can make the big saves but he needs the team in front of him to work hard too. If a guy comes out and says “I got your back if you got mine” wouldn’t you fight for him?
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by Karina on Oct 27, 2009 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions
did you know that awesome save he made with his pad was shot directly at him and that any goalie in the NHL would have made that save uhuhuhuhuhuh!
/sarcasmed
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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 27, 2009 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions
have they not seen Toskala????
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by Karina on Oct 27, 2009 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions
no, this is just what ive heard from some sens and habs fan, you can find proof at the BoO
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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 27, 2009 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Is it possible for me to hate sense/habs/whatever fans more?
yes, apparently it is
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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 27, 2009 11:03 AM EDT reply actions
indeed, the latest round of comments after the win help a lot
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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 27, 2009 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah first it was “NO WINS” now it’s “ONE WIN!”
Fuck off people
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I LIKE IT!
a lot.
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by blurr1974 on Oct 27, 2009 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions
My name is Jonas
I’m carrying the Leafs
Thanks for what Vesa’s shown us
But this is how we win
Come sit next to me
In the goalie crease
And Colton Orr will
Make sure you’re deceased
by FiftyMissionCap on Oct 27, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
This song
makes me want to play Guitar Hero. Thanks Jonas!!!1
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by Sergei Puckizin on Oct 27, 2009 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions
A name not many people are mentioning
except for our friend PalHalPall, is Ian White. Dude was awesome again last night
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White is having a fantastic season
Exelby still sucks
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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 27, 2009 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions
I give Exelby full credit for two Anaheim goals last night. How much patience is he going to get?
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by puckurgently on Oct 27, 2009 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions
Finger is still hurting me thinks, but someone should get the call up, big Phil for instance, but then i dont know how close he is to the waiver wire
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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 27, 2009 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Take any random men's league player who weighs at least 200 lbs.
He won’t be worse.
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by puckurgently on Oct 27, 2009 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Oreskovic is great. Have him on the ice and no one will ever fuck with Gustavsson
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hell bring up the Viking, having a viking and a monster on your side and you will never lose!
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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 27, 2009 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions
They were former teammates along with Wallin. Frogren actually put in a good word for the Leafs to help them get Gustavsson so it would make sense to have Frogren around, even just for a visit.
by general borschevsky on Oct 27, 2009 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions
I feel like a broken record I’ve been talking about Ian White so much.
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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 27, 2009 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions
I’m warming to the idea of Captain Ian White. Seriously. Not the best by a long shot, but plays consistently well, punches above his weight, and acts like a leader. And he has a moustache.
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by puckurgently on Oct 27, 2009 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions
No C, but give him Komis A
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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 27, 2009 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions
HAGMAN FOR CAPTAIN
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by blurr1974 on Oct 27, 2009 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions
huh?
why has noone said this before?
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by Karina on Oct 27, 2009 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions
I knwo you love the dude
However, I just can’t seem him wearing that C.
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i'm going to have to save this somewhere for quick access in the future.
my previous argument for Hagman for Captain stands:
I’d rather let him develop and learn from established veterans. then, when the kids like Kadri, DiDom and Stefanovich come up and the teams core gets younger, those reigns are handed over to him.
There’s nothing Schenn could say to guys like Kabby, Komi, Beauchemin and Hagman that they can’t say themselves, or haven’t heard already by guys 1000x more experienced.
I know everyone is ready to make this Luke’s team, but the truth is, he’s still learning. He’s no Crosby or Toews. All this OLAS/divine inspiration stuff is fun, but the truth is, I don’t see him as a viable captain for the type of guys we’ve got now. Kids who need to learn from someone who’s been doing it awhile.
I don’t think there will be a C this season anyways. I’d be surprised if there’s one next season as well. More than likely, it will be held until the guys upstairs are waiting for Schenn to be ready for the responsibility. There’s more to being the captain of the Leafs than speaking in the dressing room. A lot of off ice expectations that a kid Schenn’s age really shouldn’t be worrying about. I’d rather he focus on improving his game and learning as much as he can from the guys we’ve got.
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by blurr1974 on Oct 27, 2009 11:36 AM EDT up reply actions
I don’t think Schenn should have it either. However, a guys like Kaberle or Beauchemin should wear a C over Hagman. Then again, this is just my opinion
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AND YOU WILL LIKE IT
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by blurr1974 on Oct 27, 2009 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions
now you’re getting it…
:P
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by blurr1974 on Oct 27, 2009 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions
YES MEIN KOMMANDANT!
Seriously though, if we are going to name a captain this season (and I’m still not entirely sold on doing so), then I think it should come down to either Hagman or White.
Kind of ironic that neither of them currently have an A, no?
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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 27, 2009 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions
why do I believe that Ian white would have no problem doing this??
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by Karina on Oct 27, 2009 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions
because he wears a cowboy hat when he bench presses?
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by blurr1974 on Oct 27, 2009 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions
quite possibly
I have quite the awesome picture of him in my mind doing that now
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by Karina on Oct 27, 2009 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions
I almost want to do this myself next time I work out just to confuse the hell out of everyone at my gym.
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i need a cowboy hat
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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 27, 2009 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions
neither would vesa, he is awesome at having things not hit him
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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 27, 2009 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I don’t see either of those guys as captain material. Love Kaberle, but he takes nights off. A captain can’t. Beauchemin might be cut from the right cloth, but he hasn’t shown it in Toronto yet. Can’t reward him before he does.
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by puckurgently on Oct 27, 2009 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions
the embodiment of what we want the team to be, is he not? He never takes his position for granted, fights for his ice time, and holds himself responsible for what he does….
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by Karina on Oct 27, 2009 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions
Love Ian White. Love, love, love him. His desire and attitude are great. If the rest of the team can channel that we’ll really have something.
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What’s funny is, lots of people said he has a bad attitude in Jr
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they said that about Kessel too, i like where this is headed
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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 27, 2009 11:36 AM EDT up reply actions
In an interview with Brady Leavold of the Swift Current Broncos, Leavold has the following to say about Ian White, formerly a star player with the Broncos and now a regular on the Toronto Maple Leafs defense corps.
“In training camp we were supposed to show up for fitness testing in the weight room at the rink, and we were all there in our gym stuff. (White) shows up in jeans and a cowboy hat. He didn’t even take it off when he had to do the bench (press). He did one rep and put the bar back on the rack and said, ’That’s all I feel like today.’ …On the bus, I was afraid to even look around my first season. I sat near the front – all the veterans were in the back – and one time when I turned around, White saw me and said, ‘What the f—- are you lookin’ at? After that I didn’t look back the rest of the season.”
Joyce also reports that prior to going to Leaf training camp, White asked Broncos GM Dean Chynoweth if he could skate with the Broncos, “then proceeded to carouse around town.” Chynoweth’s farewell to White was marked by the GM throwing White’s equipment out the back door of the arena when White didn’t show up for a practice.
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weird
all I remember about him is that he was on Team Canada for the World Jrs and then got mono and couldn’t play. I think it was mono, or maybe an injury?
Anyways, after that nothing seemed to come easy for him. He must have learned.
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by Karina on Oct 27, 2009 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah, remember at the beginning of last season when we were all ready to label him team goat? I think we even had a consensus agreement on it.
Maybe Wilson really is that damned good with young talent
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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 27, 2009 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions
I like to think wendel clark night started it all
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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 27, 2009 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions
Before Ian White even played a game last year, I thought he had The Right Attitude.
by general borschevsky on Oct 27, 2009 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah, i dontknow why we pegged him to be the goat
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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 27, 2009 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions
he had a rediculous amount of turnovers to start the season last year.
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by Karina on Oct 27, 2009 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions
He had a terrible season under Maurice’s last year, but so did Colaiacovo, Steen, Antropov, Sundin, McCabe, Tucker, Ryacroft, Wellwood, Blake, Stajan…etc.
by general borschevsky on Oct 27, 2009 12:23 PM EDT up reply actions
wait
Raycroft wasn’t crappy all on his own?
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by blurr1974 on Oct 27, 2009 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I take
exception to Sundin being called crappy.
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by Karina on Oct 27, 2009 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Well...
Just sayin’ they all had bad seasons, not that they were all neccessarily bad, and I’m trying to lay the blame at Maurice’s feet… except for maybe Raycrap.
by general borschevsky on Oct 27, 2009 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions
didnt sundin have 78 points that year? how was that bad?
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by Matt_Roberts on Oct 27, 2009 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s below average for the Greatest Maple Leaf of all-time.
Let’s see if the eyebeleaf signal works.
banging his swedish wife
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by Matt_Roberts on Oct 27, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions
what..?
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by Matt_Roberts on Oct 27, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah I do
damn that kid has been great since then, though.
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by Karina on Oct 27, 2009 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions
ian white in a cowboy hat is comedic gold
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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 27, 2009 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions
I feel like this demands a new version of the storm trooper photoshop.
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by puckurgently on Oct 27, 2009 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions
There was a point last season when I figured his time in Toronto was probably done. I feel like he may have got the same impression, because he’s been pure work since coming back. And the moustache helped.
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by puckurgently on Oct 27, 2009 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions
three things wrong with last nights game
Lazy penalty (orr) almost turned the game around for the ducks
Exelby and Mitchell do not deserve to be in the NHL
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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 27, 2009 11:31 AM EDT reply actions
he sucks
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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 27, 2009 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions
I think we over rated him. He is a grinder and why the fuck was he on the PP. When Stalberg and Kulemin were sitting on the bench
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He’s AHL level talent, period. No reason to expect more from him.
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by puckurgently on Oct 27, 2009 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions
whoa whoa whoa
he’s a 24 year old 5th rounder playing in only his second full season in the NHL.
why is Toronto a tough city to play in? because of thoughts like this.
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by blurr1974 on Oct 27, 2009 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions
he’s a third liner who is getting 2nd liner PP duties, he is out of his element
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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 27, 2009 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions
he's 24 years old
and in his 2nd NHL season.
WE HAVE NO IDEA WHAT HIS “ELEMENT” IS.
chill out people…
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by blurr1974 on Oct 27, 2009 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions
currently, its not 2nd powerplay unit, he was doing fine last year on the 3rd line grinding and popping in the occasional goal
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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 27, 2009 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions
mitchell was making a ton of mistakes last night. Over skating pucks, making poor decisions with the puck, falling down for no reason, getting beat on d zone coverage, i dont think he should take up a roster spot much longer if he keeps playing like this
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by Matt_Roberts on Oct 27, 2009 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions
he had one very nice take away at the end of the game, but that pretty much was him saving his own ass on letting the ducks player get inside him with the puck anyways
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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 27, 2009 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions
hey jared, did you call up Andy Frost after the game last night? I swear i heard him say that one of the callers was “Jared In London”
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by Matt_Roberts on Oct 27, 2009 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions
nope, was not me
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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 27, 2009 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Precisely. I dont mind him out there, but when he is playing 18+min a night, plus PP time and STalberg who is a goal scorer is sitting on the bench… I dont get it
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well
maybe it’s because he’s a 24 year old rookie with only one season under his belt and Wilson is trying to see how the kid handles more offensive minded responsibilities…?
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by blurr1974 on Oct 27, 2009 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Not to be a dick, if he has had one season under his belt, he wouldn’t be a rookie then? =oP
In all seriousness, I do see where you are coming from
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OK, he’s not a “rookie” in the NHL sense, but he’s not a seasnoed vet by any stretch of the imagination.
Steve pointed this out a few days back, how quickly we as fans love and leave our players. We pump them up (OLAS, was his example) and then the first sign of adversity, he’s a has been.
i just think that Mitchell has shown plenty of jump in his first season, and had a few nights of impressive offensive acumen to warrant him getting longer looks in offensive minded situations. It’s his second season, and it could just be a case of the sophomore slump.
I’d rather give him the time to develop than just figure that 7 games in, he’s a career AHLer.
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by blurr1974 on Oct 27, 2009 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions
I wouldn’t call him a has-been. I’ve never been terribly optimistic about Mitchell.
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by puckurgently on Oct 27, 2009 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions
i wouldn’t call him AHL level talent.
i’m not saying he’s the next coming of Gretzky, or even Gilmour. I just think it’s a little early to be deciding his ceiling.
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by blurr1974 on Oct 27, 2009 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions
I think he’s being evaluated as to whether or not he’s part of the future… he’s willing to pay the price physically, but can he do it well enough to stick on a winning team?
I think Stalberg, Kulemin, will be staying either way, and ice time is going to those that need to make their mark on the team now to play for us in the future.
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by Karina on Oct 27, 2009 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions
I think he’s being evaluated as to whether or not he’s part of the future
This. It is correct, in my humble opinion.
Nine games into season number two amid a HORRIBLE team losing streak is not the time to cut and run on a guy who showed much promise last year.
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Stajan, 3 assists helper last night, no biggie.
I believe in Matt Stajan
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Other GMs might believe in him too. I personally like him but if this win doesn’t become a trend we might be forced to move some bodies.
I believe in Matt Stajan soooo much
i think he could fetch us a second round pick.
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by blurr1974 on Oct 27, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions
yes, he’s young, yes he’s homegrown and YES he’s cheap.
all that said, is he really the future? is he a number one center? he’s one by default currently, and we’ve got guys like Mitchell and Grabovski behind him. Bozak is on the farm waiting for his shot, and Kadri is in junior and should be a lock for the team next year if all goes according to plan.
Is Matt Stajan THAT irreplaceable?
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by blurr1974 on Oct 27, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
i beleive in matt stajan so much that id have him centre kessel rather than dump him for a 2nd….. unless we can get a centre who is better
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by Matt_Roberts on Oct 27, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions
“At the age of 20, Stajan was able to make the Maple Leafs’ roster. In his first full NHL regular-season, he was selected to the NHL All-Star Young Stars team as a forward after Atlanta Thrasher’s Garnet Exelby had to step out of the game due to an injury.”
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so...
Stajan is as good as Exelby, or Exelby is better…?
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by blurr1974 on Oct 27, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions
You are correct sir, this just could be the dreaded sophomore slump
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The penalties in their end are what kill me. We’ve done far too much of it, and he and Stajan are the two biggest culprits so far.
And yes, I’m aware that it was actually Kulemin that got the hooking penalty Mitchell was charged with last night
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That was so dumb. If that costs Kulemin the next game I will snap
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you don’t fuck with a winning line up!
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by blindfolded tank driver on Oct 27, 2009 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I usually agree, but I’ll definitely buy Ron Wilson a beer if Garnet Exelby never plays again.
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by puckurgently on Oct 27, 2009 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions
If Finger’s good to go, I’d put him in over Exelby. Schenn plays much better when those two are paired together.
Other than that, same line-up in Dallas.
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If Finger’s not good to go, I’d put anybody at all from the Marlies ahead of Exelby. Or from Reading, for that matter.
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by puckurgently on Oct 27, 2009 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, I’ll add a second one, heck I’ll buy him a case if he accidentally drops him from the charter flight to dallas later today…CNN can track his descent
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by blindfolded tank driver on Oct 27, 2009 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions
kulie deserves to stick after that game
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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 27, 2009 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, maybe, but id rather see the 23 year old rookie without an NHL season under his belt get a chance to see if he can handle the offensive duties
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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 27, 2009 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions
Maybe Wilson is playing Mitchell on the powerplay etc. on orders from Burke to pump up his stats and make him more marketable? A 24 year old 2-way prospect is a lot more enticing in a trade than a 24 year old grinder with no offensive upside.
as long as blake is off the PP….. he wasnt very good . who gives the puck away on a 5-3? seriously
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by Matt_Roberts on Oct 27, 2009 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Seriously.Blake nearly sabotaged that powerplay but then Grabbo came to the rescue.
by general borschevsky on Oct 27, 2009 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I just haven’t seen anything from him that gives me high expectations. If he suddenly pulls crazy skills out from under his coat, I’ll do cartwheels, but I don’t expect it.
I get what you’re saying, I just don’t see a lot of promise in him. Of course, neither of us are scouts.
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by puckurgently on Oct 27, 2009 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions
Goal #3 was on Poni
that was his man alone on the side of the net…
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by blurr1974 on Oct 27, 2009 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions
yah, but Poni played well the rest of the game, the whole team got kinda complacent at the end there, which also was a burr on my saddle
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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 27, 2009 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Poni knew it, too. I know in the grand scheme of things that play is meaningless, but I like that even in a game where everything went right, Poni’s expecting more of himself.
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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 27, 2009 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions
You know who I’d really like to see get a look on a line with Kessel?
Nikolai Kulemin & Mikhail Grabovski
Kuli’s willingness to play a more physical game has really impressed me. Dude has offensive skills, and if RW played him with some more offensively inclined linemates, he’ll pot 20 easily.
Grabovski is apparently indestructable, batshit crazy, and a pretty good passer.
Kuli and Grabbo would forecheck like demons and set up Kessel in the slot, or set up Kessel’s wrister on the rush. This could be a line that gives other teams fits, especially since both these two were very streaky scorers last season, and can get hot on a moment’s notice (especially with somebody like Kessel occupying the D’s attention)
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i like that line, throw in that other teams would probably throw double coverage on kessel that Kulie would get some time to shine offensivly too
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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 27, 2009 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions
was the reffing really that one sided last night? Or were the ducks just very undisciplined?
I couldn’t tell with that choppy ass feed
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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 27, 2009 11:59 AM EDT reply actions
Little of both.
The Wisnewski slashing call was awful.
But the Ducks took a ton of stupid penalties; Niedermayer took 2 penalties that were laughably dumb.
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yeah, thats what I thought, just this “reffing won the day for the Leafs” is starting to piss me off
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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 27, 2009 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Considering we were on the wrong side of atrocious reffing in the Ottawa, Rangers, Colorado and Vancouver games, I think we were due for a make-up call or three.
But Anaheim was big-time undisciplined, Leaf forwards kept their feet moving in the offensive zone, and they got in their faces all night long.
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yup, plus the non-goalie interference call at the first goal
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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 27, 2009 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Marchant was nudged.
it was a weak nudge, but that’s all it takes unfortunately. I think Gustavsson did an academy worthy performance of selling it.
i’ll need to re-watch the highlight, but during the game, when they showed the replay, i couldn’t fault the refs for not calling it.
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by blurr1974 on Oct 27, 2009 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions
from what i saw, Marchant god nudged one way and corkscrewed so he fell pretty much on top of Gustavsson
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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 27, 2009 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I was more bothered by the fact that Exelby, whose only discernible purpose for existing is grit, was right there, and didn’t see fit to even try moving him out.
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by puckurgently on Oct 27, 2009 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions
exelby was too busy being terrible
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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 27, 2009 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Exelby moved him
into Gustavsson…
/sigh
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by blurr1974 on Oct 27, 2009 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions
It didn’t appear that Marchant made any “attempt to avoid contact” which is I think the determining factor in that situation. He allowed the contact to happen too easily.
by general borschevsky on Oct 27, 2009 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions
eh
all I care is that STEMPNIAK later killed Marchant.
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by Karina on Oct 27, 2009 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions
that was totally unexpected and awesome
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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 27, 2009 12:20 PM EDT up reply actions
'xactly
Stempniak played his best game as a Leaf and may have finally found his groove.
by general borschevsky on Oct 27, 2009 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I am so happy to see him on the point on the PP
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by Karina on Oct 27, 2009 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m so happy to see it working.
by general borschevsky on Oct 27, 2009 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions
one game isnt a groove, its a divot.
hopefully he can expand it into groove territory
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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 27, 2009 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions
The divot that leads to the groove and hopefully not a rut.
by general borschevsky on Oct 27, 2009 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I assume this is the Stempniak St. Louis had before coming here?
If so I would welcome this version of Stempy and wish to see it more often.
leaf fan stuck in ottawa, still. Now truculently rebranded!
no idea
we should ask the St. Louis fans
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by Karina on Oct 27, 2009 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions
I do like this version of the ninja
this is a contract year for him.
last time he had a contract year he scored 27 goals…
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by blurr1974 on Oct 27, 2009 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions
heh
it’s a contract year, but I also feel that Wilson finally figured out how best to use him
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by Karina on Oct 27, 2009 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions
what i mean is
he could be part of the answer to filling in the goals lost from Antropov is all.
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by blurr1974 on Oct 27, 2009 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions
ah, yes, I think he could be too
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by Karina on Oct 27, 2009 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions
please note
that Mirtle showed up in the GDT last night as well.
I say we make it mandatory for him to join us there, every game.
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by Karina on Oct 27, 2009 12:16 PM EDT reply actions
GREENER POST EVERY GAME DAY
MIRTLE APPEARANCE EVERY GDT
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by blurr1974 on Oct 27, 2009 12:18 PM EDT up reply actions
MOAR GREENER
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by Karina on Oct 27, 2009 12:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Draper Grimlock's take on the game
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LA to host 2010 NHL draft!
Anyone wanna go???
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by Karina on Oct 27, 2009 1:11 PM EDT reply actions
As if I needed any more temptations to go to LA…
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by puckurgently on Oct 27, 2009 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I AM SO THERE!!!!1
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by blurr1974 on Oct 27, 2009 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions
WEST COAST PPPPN!!!!
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by blurr1974 on Oct 27, 2009 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I wish it was in Vegas
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by Karina on Oct 27, 2009 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions
LA > VEGAS
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by blurr1974 on Oct 27, 2009 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions
ehhhh
maybe, but I didn’t like LA much
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by Karina on Oct 27, 2009 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions
nonsense. Stick with me kid…
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by blurr1974 on Oct 27, 2009 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions
:P
we’ll see.
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by Karina on Oct 27, 2009 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions
PIR?
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by Karina on Oct 27, 2009 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions
haha
remember they make canadians pay duty on everything you win.
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by Karina on Oct 27, 2009 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions
heehee
you said “dooty”
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by blurr1974 on Oct 27, 2009 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Dude
Price is Right sucked once Drew Carey started hosting.
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How did it get worse? I love how sarcastic he is and how he kind of subtley makes fun of people/things on the show. Bob was starting to piss me off in his last few years, he seems like a jackass.
I hate Drew Carey
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by Karina on Oct 27, 2009 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Bob Barker is the fuckin king of that show. Drew Carey is not funny. His show was good because of Craig Ferguson, Ryan Stiles and his other buddy. When he hosted Whose Line is it Anyways it was bullshit when he would join at the end.
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Apparently people don’t like Drew. I just think he seems like a nice guy and is a little more laid back on the show than Bob was. Its still the same show just a bit more aimed at a younger audience.
And I’d agree that his show was funny because of the other people, though he was one of the creators and writers so he must’ve had something to do with it.
adam sandler should host PIR, that would be solid payback for getting his ass kicked in happy gilmore
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by Matt_Roberts on Oct 27, 2009 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Wayne Brady
Let’s Make a Deal!
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by blurr1974 on Oct 27, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I’M WAYNE BRADY BITCH!
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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 27, 2009 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions
oh god
a friend of mine from TO who doesn’t even WATCH hockey is heckling me about the Leafs.
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by Karina on Oct 27, 2009 1:58 PM EDT reply actions
SEVER!
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by blindfolded tank driver on Oct 27, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions
yes
I’ve chosen to ignore.
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by Karina on Oct 27, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Nothing a little bit of truculence can’t fix.
by FiftyMissionCap on Oct 27, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions
No.
This is a fight we’re trying to win.
by FiftyMissionCap on Oct 27, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions
That sort of happened to my friend and I the other night
We stopped at this party to pick up the girl he is seeing, and her friend saw my scarf and started talking about how the leafs suck etc. She isnt even a sens fan (this is all in Ottawa), or even watch hockey.
My friend asked her “do you actually hate the leafs, or are you just a bitch?” She freaked out on us and we left, happily, because of her.
you have a Leafs scarf???
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Oct 27, 2009 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes I do, I got it from the sports experts in Rideau centre. It was $10 and they had a BoGo on NHL stuff so I got a hat and the scarf for like $25. It has Leaf logos and “go leafs go” all over it so its really obviously leafs even when its done up under my coat.
I basically rock the scarf, one of my hats, t-shirt, or jersey every day in Ottawa. Mostly get props from people but there is the occasional obnoxious snes fan who says something lame.
I want so bad.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Oct 27, 2009 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions
My girlfriend is always like “I have to buy you a new scarf for dressy occasions” as I’m putting it on and I’m always like “Don’t waste your money, I’d still wear this one”
by Shield on Oct 27, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I got drive-by heckled
wearing my Leafs jersey on the Lower Mainland after the Leafs lost to the Canucks.
But, the girl yelling shit at me looked like a crack whore. And they’re a far bigger joke than the Leafs could ever be.
by FiftyMissionCap on Oct 27, 2009 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions
serious?
on the skytrain ride home everyone was quite nice, saying the Leafs played very well, only got beat by Luongo.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Oct 27, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Most of the Canuck fans
on the Skytrain and in GM Place (especially my section) were awesome.
You’re always going to get a minority group of d-bags. Plus, this heckling did occur in Surrey, after all.
by FiftyMissionCap on Oct 27, 2009 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions
AHH
Surrey makes so much sense
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Oct 27, 2009 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
Other than a shoving match between a Canucks fan and Leaf fan (who many Canuck fans actually defended, to be fair), some drunk guy who seemed like he wanted to fight me but could barely stand up and walk, and some guy in the row behind me who heckled the Leafs during “O Canada” and is convinced Raycroft is a better goalie than Luongo, everyone was just dandy at the game.
There was some banter back and forth, but who doesn’t love banter?
by FiftyMissionCap on Oct 27, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Today's chain of awesome is as follows...
1) Hagman
2) Hagman
3) Hagman
4) Monster
5) Shield’s friend
Followed by everyone else.
by FiftyMissionCap on Oct 27, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Since giving him his show on my blog, I’ve been noticing him and caring about him. I should be careful who I give shows
THIS IS A JOKE
I was slowly becoming a fan this season then he made Marchand his bitch so I’m on the Blue and White Ninja bandwagon.
i believe in Lee Stempniak
“Sanity is not statistical.” – George Orwell, a Leafs fan…
Stalk me here…
by blurr1974 on Sep 14, 2009 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Sanity is not statistical." - George Orwell, a Leafs fan...
Stalk me here...
by blurr1974 on Oct 27, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions
if he re-ups with the Leafs
I know what my next jersey is.
"Sanity is not statistical." - George Orwell, a Leafs fan...
Stalk me here...
by blurr1974 on Oct 27, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions
his last name is STEMPNIAK
how can you NOT like him?
"Sanity is not statistical." - George Orwell, a Leafs fan...
Stalk me here...
by blurr1974 on Oct 27, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Stempniak
is a great name, as it’s a great name for villainy AND a whole lot of fun to lisp
THIS IS A JOKE
Just in the interests of fair and balanced reporting
In addition, it’s now common knowledge that Toskala was playing quite beat up last season. With improved health and a better d in front of him, his stats should return to normal. Last season was an anomaly for the guy.
“Sanity is not statistical.” – George Orwell, a Leafs fan…
Stalk me here…
by blurr1974 on Aug 6, 2009 4:36 PM BST up reply actions 0 recs
Harder, better, faster, stronger because our work is never over.
by Mattblack on Oct 27, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
haha! well played, Mr. Black
Brain: The irony of it all, Pinky. Years of trying to take over the world, and all I had to do was say "truculence".
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by blindfolded tank driver on Oct 27, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions
indeed
rec’d
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Oct 27, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes!
6th place
There is no "I" in team, but there is an "M" and an "E"
by Matt_Roberts on Oct 27, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Lol, it was good times, though at the time we were both so offended and pissed of at it. We felt better after getting to our other friend’s and playing beer pong baseball.
I find I am increasingly easily offended by Leafs jokes. I’ve just had too much of it already.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Oct 27, 2009 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Dear Jack Armstrong and Eric Smith,
Die in a fire.
We just got Mike Toth shitcanned. We will come after you next.
Sincerely,
Everybody
Resident Capologist
they drive me NUTS. Eric Smith is a fucking douche, but I actually kind of like Jack, he tries to stick to hoops but gets dragged into hockey even though you can tell he doesnt know too much…
There is no "I" in team, but there is an "M" and an "E"
by Matt_Roberts on Oct 27, 2009 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Was “We Are The Champions” and pretending to cover the Stanley Cup Parade to start your show really necessary?
It’s bad enough we get this bs from every other fanbase without our own media perpetuating it; especially from two basketball guys.
Resident Capologist
i know, eric smith loves trying to make leaf fans feel bad. Why else would they spend an entire hour talking to the ‘writers’ of leaf-abomination and breaking down all the ‘great’ points in the book and encouraging people to buy it…… fuduvhdfiovjsdplvfk..
There is no "I" in team, but there is an "M" and an "E"
by Matt_Roberts on Oct 27, 2009 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions
meanwhile...
The Avalanche confirmed Tuesday that the national swine flu scare has hit the team’s bench. Goalie Peter Budaj, out since Friday with flu-like symptoms, is suffering from the H1N1 virus, the team said.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Oct 27, 2009 3:56 PM EDT reply actions
AAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
* covers nose and mouth with t-shirt *
Pension Plan Puppets*
* Blog contains less than 2% puppet content by weight.
i guess sitting in raycrofts old spot on the bench will do that to you
There is no "I" in team, but there is an "M" and an "E"
by Matt_Roberts on Oct 27, 2009 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I just want to say one thing
Nik Hagman FREAKING rocks.
And Leafs, thank you for beating the Sucks. That and Haggy’s hat trick made my night.
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by Brad_Richards_Rocks on Oct 27, 2009 6:25 PM EDT reply actions
guess whose next!
All In Balls Out, Since 1983
by JaredFromLondon on Oct 27, 2009 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Haha! I don’t think so ;)
May the best team win tomorrow night…
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by Brad_Richards_Rocks on Oct 27, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions
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